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The Cambridgeshire Holiday Orchestra Association (CHOA) was established in 1955
to support music enjoyment and music education in Cambridgeshire. We offer
music courses in the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays for all children
between the ages of 7 and 18.
CHOA is a charity under the Charities Commission (no. 286214) and is run and
managed by a committee of volunteers. CHOA is self-financing, income being
generated from course fees to cover course expenses, and is run on a non-profit
basis. We occasionally receive donations which we use to sponsor visits by
professional artists and professional concerts during the courses. If you know
of anyone or business who would be interested in sponsoring us in return for
publicity credits, please do contact us.
CHOA operates under the musical direction of Russell Keable,
who has an established reputation as a conductor and composer.
Easter Course 2010
This Easter, as well as the usual array of choirs, bands and instrumental groups,
there will be courses on Djembe Drumming and Belleplates (right). Djembe drums
are African drums that help young musicians develop rhythm and co-ordination.
Belleplates are like hand-bells only lighter, which makes them easier for young
players.
The course will be held at St Faith's School on 13th-16th April, and will be directed
by Russell Keable. For course information and booking forms
click here.
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Future Courses
The Summer Course 2010 is on 23rd-27th August.
Click here for all future course dates.
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Christmas Course 2009
The Christmas Course went with a swing, featuring innovative activities in
Jazz, Percussion and Scottish Bagpipes. Many thanks to Trevor Barlow,
a seasoned tutor at Holiday Orchestra, who took on the role of Course Director for
the first time.
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Feedback from the Easter Course 2009
"It was great to see so many children involved in music-making - obviously
enjoying themselves."
"Just to say how much my son, enjoyed the Easter holiday course. We are new to
Holiday Orchestra and he came out so enthusiastic and happy."
Click here to read more.
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